10 Books Every Programmer Should Read
Reading is a vital skill in finding a desirable programming job
Reading and finding solutions to problems is a vital skill if you work as a developer. Poor reading skills increases the amount of time it takes to absorb and react in the workplace. A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills.
Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs to exercise in order to reach full capacity. Without further ado, here’s my recommended list of books every developer should read.
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way.